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KOREAN POP CULTURE

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What is K-pop?
K-pop or Korean Pop is the internationally popular, aesthetic-driven, style-bending, trendsetting, music genre of the 21st century. Originating in South Korea, K-pop draws influence from a range of genres like pop, experimental, rock, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and dance.
First generation K-Pop
Once the K-pop stardom recipe was discovered the first generation of Kpop stars ushered in. H.O.T is considered to be the first true K-pop idol group because the group was highly manufactured and made up of trained pop stars.
Kpop became a global phenomenon
They call it Hallyu, the Korean wave. K-pop has become a truly global phenomenon through its distinctive blend of addictive melodies, slick choreography and production values, and an endless parade of attractive South Korean performers who spend years in grueling studio systems learning to sing and dance in synchronized perfection.

BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys, is an acronym for the Korean expression Bangtan Sonyeondan, meaning Bulletproof Boy Scouts. In July 2017, they announced they'd also be known as Beyond the Scene as part of their new identity.

The seven-member band was formed through auditions by Bit Hit Entertainment in 2010 and 2011, and finalized in 2012. BTS made their musical debut in 2013.The group quickly became one of the hottest acts in South Korea, winning several New Artist of the Year awards

JIN

Full Name: Kim Seok-jin Age: 24

The oldest member of the group and one of its four vocalists, Jin was discovered on the street while studying film at Konkuk University and invited to audition for Big Hit Entertainment.
RAP MONSTER
Full Name: Kim Nam-joon
Age: 23
The BTS "leader" was working on his skills as an underground rapper before BTS was founded, and was the first member to be selected for the group. He's known for putting his creative spin on songs, and has worked with several hip-hop and indie artists. Rap Monster usually does most of the talking in BTS' English-language interviews, after teaching himself English while watching Friends.

SUGA

Full Name: Min Yoon-gi
Age: 24

Suga had a career as an underground rapper in Daegu before joining BTS, but his talents go far beyond just spitting rhymes. The 24-year-old likes songwriting, producing and playing the piano.

J-HOPE

Full Name: Jung Ho-seok
Age: 24

J-Hope was part of a street dance team named Neuron before joining BTS, and is known for his impressive dance abilities and upbeat personality. He chose his stage name because he wanted to be a source of hope and light for fans.

JIMIN

Full Name: Park Ji-min
Age: 21

Before joining the group, vocalist Jimin was enrolled at Busan High School of Arts as one of the school's top students in modern dance, but later transferred to Korea Arts High School with fellow band member V, who auditioned for BTS in Daegu. Jimin is known for his perfectionism and caring personality.
V

Full Name: Kim Tae-hyung
Age: 21
V is known as a surprise member of BTS, as the rest of the band was known to the public before its 2013 debut. Though V grew up in a family of farmers, he's embraced his artistic path. He's a big fan of art and photography, and recently began acting in the Korean drama Hwarang.
JUNGKOOK
Full Name: Jeon Jeong-guk
Age: 20
Jungkook was just 15 years old when BTS debuted, and started high school a year late to focus on the band. Though he's the youngest member of the group, Jungkook was one of the most in-demand singers after auditioning for South Korean talent show Superstar K. He's known for both his singing and dancing

LATEST IN BTS

Taeyang and Jimin’s collaboration

After Six Years, Taeyang Starts a New Chapter with Smash Song “Vibe,” Featuring Jimin of BTS

“Vibe” marks the first collaboration between the two K-pop stars. What makes this track even more special to BTS ARMY is that it is Jimin’s first solo collaboration after the band members started their army enlistment and announced to focus on pursuing their solo endeavors before returning together in 2025.

The song revolves around the unusual emotions one feels while they are enjoying the ‘vibe’ of a relationship. A few lyrics of the song read: “I can feel it, it’s a vibe, this gon’ be the one and only anthem, can feel my sixth sense, it’s a stimulation, holding hands causing an electrocution, before you my world was in disconnection."

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KOREAN POP CULTURE

What is K-pop? K-pop or Korean Pop is the internationally popular, aesthetic-driven, style-bending, trendsetting, music genre of the 21st century. Originating in South Korea, K-pop draws influence from a range of genres like pop, experimental, rock, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and dance.

First generation K-Pop

Once the K-pop stardom recipe was discovered the first generation of Kpop stars ushered in. H.O.T is considered to be the first true K-pop idol group because the group was highly manufactured and made up of trained pop stars.

Kpop became a global phenomenon

Taeyang and Jimin’s collaboration

After Six Years, Taeyang Starts a New Chapter with Smash Song “Vibe,” Featuring Jimin of BTS

What is K-pop?
K-pop or Korean Pop is the internationally popular, aesthetic-driven, style-bending, trendsetting, music genre of the 21st century. Originating in South Korea, K-pop draws influence from a range of genres like pop, experimental, rock, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and dance.